Climate NGO warns plan to scrap Dublin Airport passenger cap risks breaching Irish carbon law
Travel Extra reports that the Government wants legislation in place by July to remove Dublin Airport’s 32 mppa cap, but NGO Opportunity Green has told parliamentarians the move could violate national and EU climate law unless full downstream flight emissions are assessed. The clash pits Ireland’s connectivity and FDI goals against legally binding carbon-budget obligations, creating strategic uncertainty for corporate travel planners.
May 28, 2026
